BCC Testing Laboratory Requirements

The Bureau of Cannabis Control (BCC) is responsible for regulating commercial cannabis licenses for retailers, distributors, microbusinesses, testing laboratories, and temporary cannabis events. As the proposed permanent regulations are being reviewed by the Office of Administrative Law (OAL), the BCC released a new schedule of required testing for cannabis operators. Read on to learn more about what you need to know about cannabis testing laboratories and cannabis testing requirements that will be phased in on December 31, 2018.

BCC Testing Laboratory Requirements

What are Cannabis Testing Laboratories?

A testing laboratory, facility, or entity in the state that offers or performs tests of cannabis goods. Testing laboratories must obtain and maintain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. Testing laboratories may be issued a provisional license allowing them to operate while they obtain ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation, provided they meet all other licensure requirements (BCC, 2018).

What cannabis products must be tested?

All cannabis harvested on or after January 1, 2018, and all cannabis products manufactured on or after January 1, 2018, must be tested according to Title 16 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 5715.

What are the Cannabis Testing Laboratory Regulations?

December 31, 2018; July 1, 2018; and December 31, 2018, are key dates in the cannabis lab testing world because they are key phase-in dates of required lab testing. Cannabis products that require testing are categorized into three (3) categories: inhalable cannabis, inhalable cannabis products, and other cannabis and cannabis products.

Testing laboratories are subject to cannabis waste regulations under the BCC as well. If you have any questions about properly handling cannabis waste streams from testing laboratories reach out to us with your questions!